MI. Genl.
MI
may
6
As arrangea in personal discussion with Mr.
Ellis
I wrote to Lora Lugard suggesting a talk on the subject,
and I attach a copy of his reply and a note on the
subsequent interview with nim. i nave also discussed
with Dr. winsteat the probable attitude of Malaya
towarus hong kong acvelopment. He told me that two
ΟΙ
three years ago Mr. Holmeli hud Leen sent to Malaya
in oraci to arouse interest and unlist help. He
collevod that he had received some, though not very substantial, encouragement. He did not personally
think that the Chinese in the Straits Settlements
Would feel much interest in Chinese studies at Hong Kong. No final decision had yet been reached regarding the development of Chinese studies ut hafiles College,
ona he did not think much local interest was taken in
the matter, but he believed that if the local Chinese
wanted to do anything for their culture they would rather support it at neflies College thun in Hong Kong University.
ine outlook is nut, i em afraid, encouraging.
am not able to make any definite recommendations, but
ever
I feel more than we doubtful whetnei it would pe
justifi-ple at present to engage the time and attention of the Advisory Committee in the subject.
Sir J. Jumelle
Iam
Arthur Meyhan
20. 3. EU.
pais there is
no more bole clone for the
H. Hing Veminity
moment.
The pity is that Hong Sing
curl in no
way
repronted wither on Eta
requested